Your guide to the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show: What to see and do

Get ready, plant lovers! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is back with its biggest, boldest, and most beautiful event yet: the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, running March 1–9, 2025. This year’s theme, Gardens of Tomorrow, invites you on a vibrant journey into the future of flowers, plants, and gardens. Think sci-fi meets botany, with a splash of whimsical charm.

Here’s what to expect at this must-see floral extravaganza.

The entrance garden: a floral sci-fi fantasy

Step into Futura Florentia, where flowers defy gravity, light dances across lush landscapes, and every corner feels like it belongs in a futuristic fairytale. It’s the perfect Insta-worthy moment to kickstart your Flower Show adventure!

      

Out-of-this-world exhibits

We’re not just talking plants—we’re talking plant magic! Some highlights you can’t miss:

• Future Flowers Challenge: Artists like Lily Beelen and Berit Laursen create wild, never-before-seen floral creations. Think “flowers from Mars” vibes.
• Kazuyuki Ishihara & Iftikhar Ahmed: Their exhibit Tomorrow’s Eden will blow your mind with its two-story garden that thrives in the harshest environments.
• OLIN & Remark Glass: Trash gets a glow-up! Watch waste transform into gorgeous garden designs in Don’t Call it Dirt, Don’t Call it Trash.
• Simply Nia Design: Carnations like you’ve never seen them—dreamy, pastel, and totally otherworldly.
• Bloom Bold & Co: A deconstructed clock garden reminding us to nurture the future stewards of our planet.

Returning fan favorites

Some of your fave designers are back, and they’ve upped their game:

• Jennifer Designs: Her Welcoming Wildlife Home is a love letter to nature, with flowers and critters living their best lives.
• Apiary Studios: Nostalgia meets futurism in a magical landscape that’s like stepping into your most heartwarming memories.
• Robertson’s Flowers & Events: Their stunning exhibit proves that gardening isn’t just about today—it’s about creating shade for tomorrow.

      

Hands-on Fun and family-friendly goodies

There’s something for everyone at the Flower Show, from kids to grown-ups who refuse to act like them (we see you).

• Artisan Row: Make your own floral crowns, terrariums, and jewelry. You’ll leave looking AND feeling fabulous.
• Kids Cocoon: LEGO builds, planting workshops, and storytime will keep little green thumbs busy.
• Butterflies Live!: Get up close and personal with fluttering beauties in this magical exhibit.
• Potting Parties: Grab some dirt and learn from Grammy Awards Botanical Artist Tu Bloom—good vibes guaranteed.

Special events = even more fun

• Flowers After Hours: A retro-futuristic dance party where you can sip themed cocktails, groove to live music, and soak up the floral vibes.
• Blossom and Breathe: Yoga, mindfulness activities, and botanical beauty vendors? Yes, please!

      

Shop ‘til you drop

Hit the Marketplace and Makers Market for cool plants, gardening gear, and artsy finds you didn’t know you needed.

Do good, feel good

Every ticket supports PHS’s mission to make communities greener, healthier, and more awesome. From planting trees to building community gardens, you’re not just buying a ticket—you’re growing a better future.

Tickets are on sale NOW at phsonline.org. PHS members snag sweet perks like early access and discounts, so don’t wait. Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and prepare for a flower-powered adventure into the future. 

Let’s grow something amazing together.